Log Books (PDF)

]]>http://jaair.com/1978-cessna-182q/feed/01992 Commander 114Bhttp://jaair.com/1992-commander-114b/
http://jaair.com/1992-commander-114b/#respondThu, 02 Jul 2015 23:27:54 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=8315One of the nicest Commander 114B aircraft you will find with low total time and a fresh engine overhaul.

Total Time - 2277 Hours
Engine Time - Approx. 45 Since Overhaul
Prop Time - Approx. 45 Since Overhaul

Records

]]>http://jaair.com/1966-cessna-206/feed/0Citation Bravo Leaseback Wantedhttp://jaair.com/citation-bravo-leaseback-wanted/
http://jaair.com/citation-bravo-leaseback-wanted/#respondTue, 02 Jun 2015 23:24:54 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=8199JA Air Charter currently operates a Citation Bravo out of Chicago’s Aurora Airport. This aircraft is managed under FAA part 135 and provide owner transportation and on-demand charter. With a staff of four full-time pilots we average 40-50 hours per month of flight time. Owners travel takes them primarily to southern Florida and the upper Midwest. Because of... Read More

JA Air Charter currently operates a Citation Bravo out of Chicago’s Aurora Airport. This aircraft is managed under FAA part 135 and provide owner transportation and on-demand charter. With a staff of four full-time pilots we average 40-50 hours per month of flight time. Owners travel takes them primarily to southern Florida and the upper Midwest. Because of charter demand JA Air Charter is in need of another Citation Bravo (or similar) aircraft to operate on our charter certificate. The perfect candidate would have similar travel to southern Florida in the Winter and Northern Wisconsin in the Summer. This would allow for possible sharing of expenses between owners and optimal utilization of the aircraft.

A leaseback owner could expect that the charter income would offset a large portion of their fixed expenses including:

Hangar

Insurance

Pilot Salaries

Miscellaneous Database Subscriptions

Management Fees

Our current owners pay an hourly amount in-line with the direct operating costs of the aircraft when they fly and have seen little monthly expenses beyond that of their own flying due to the amount of charter income that is produced by JA Air Charter. Because of excess demand we feel that another Citation Bravo type aircraft would see similar results. Aircraft Managed by JA Air Charter receive discounts through all JA “in-house” services including:

Fuel

Hangar

Maintenance Service

Avionics Service

Instrument Service

Cleaning and Detailing

Located at Chicago’s Aurora Airport JA Air Center is conveniently located off I-88 and outside Chicago’s terminal Control Area which allows for quick egress out of the Chicago Area. Additionally, JA’s FBO Facility has been Internationally recognized as one of best in the U.S. for the last six years.

]]>http://jaair.com/citation-bravo-leaseback-wanted/feed/01998 Maule MXT-7-180http://jaair.com/1998-maule-mxt-7-180/
http://jaair.com/1998-maule-mxt-7-180/#respondFri, 22 May 2015 00:43:00 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=8187The Maule MXT-7-180 is a four-place tri-cycle gear aircraft with a 180hp Lycoming engine. Its beefy landing gear and short field abilities make the Maule a perfect aircraft for STOL operations. If you have ever thought about flying on and off a grass landing strip this is the aircraft to fly..... with a checkout our renters can qualify to operate off grass surfaces.
Cruise speed: 115mph
Useful Load: 950 pounds
Range: 900 nm
Rental Rate: $145.00 per hour

The Maule MXT-7-180 is a four-place tri-cycle gear aircraft with a 180hp Lycoming engine. Its beefy landing gear and short field abilities make the Maule a perfect aircraft for STOL operations. If you have ever thought about flying on and off a grass landing strip this is the aircraft to fly….. with a checkout our renters can qualify to operate off grass surfaces. Mix a little fun with your training! Fully IFR capable with a two axis autopilot N10550 is a great choice for training and at a very reasonable price.

]]>http://jaair.com/1998-maule-mxt-7-180/feed/01996 Beechcraft G36 Bonanza – 364MWhttp://jaair.com/1996-beechcraft-g36-bonanza-364mw/
http://jaair.com/1996-beechcraft-g36-bonanza-364mw/#respondWed, 06 May 2015 21:08:41 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=8152The Bonanza G36 is the aspiration of any pilot who desires unmatched craftsmanship. This piston-engine powerhouse is designed and built to be certified in the rugged utility category. With first-class technology and comfort and world-class quality, your Bonanza G36 is ready for any adventure. 364MW is a full IFR equipped Bonanza with Garmin G1000 that includes nav, com, dual gps, transponder all displayed on two large displays.
Cruise speed: 176 knots
Useful Load: 1041 pounds
Range: 720 nm
Rental Rate: $395.00 per hour

The Bonanza G36 is the aspiration of any pilot who desires unmatched craftsmanship. This piston-engine powerhouse is designed and built to be certified in the rugged utility category. With first-class technology and comfort and world-class quality, your Bonanza G36 is ready for any adventure. 364MW is a full IFR equipped Bonanza with Garmin G1000 that includes nav, com, dual gps, autopilot, transponder all displayed on two large displays.

]]>http://jaair.com/1996-beechcraft-g36-bonanza-364mw/feed/02001 Piper Arrow III – N68JAhttp://jaair.com/2001-piper-arrow-iii-n68ja/
http://jaair.com/2001-piper-arrow-iii-n68ja/#respondWed, 06 May 2015 20:58:37 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=8145The Piper Arrow is the only complex single-engine trainer aircraft built today. With familiar controls and handling characteristics as other Piper trainers, it provides an easy transition for students moving up to a complex aircraft. It also impresses with its 200 hp Lycoming engine that propels it off runways and cruises at speeds up to 137 ktas. N68JA is a full IFR aircraft with Garmin avionics including, Dual GNS430 nav/com/gps, Garmin audio panel and transponder. The perfect aircraft to use for commercial flight training!
Cruise speed: 137 knots
Useful load: 909 lbs
Range: 850 nm
Rental Rate: $165 per hour

The Piper Arrow is the only complex single-engine trainer aircraft built today. With familiar controls and handling characteristics as other Piper trainers, it provides an easy transition for students moving up to a complex aircraft. It also impresses with its 200 hp Lycoming engine that propels it off runways and cruises at speeds up to 137 ktas. N68JA is a full IFR aircraft with Garmin avionics including, Dual GNS430 nav/com/gps, Garmin audio panel and transponder. The perfect aircraft to use for commercial flight training!

The Cessna Skyhawk is the ultimate training aircraft and the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built. With the Garmin G1000, it delivers an intuitive cockpit experience matched with a highly durable air-frame with forgiving flying characteristics. This superior platform is ideally suited to learn the skills needed to become a true pilot in command. N570JA is a full IFR certified aircraft with Nav, Com, GPS, Transponder and displayed on two large displays.

The Cessna Skyhawk is the ultimate training aircraft and the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built. With the Garmin G1000, it delivers an intuitive cockpit experience matched with a highly durable air-frame with forgiving flying characteristics. This superior platform is ideally suited to learn the skills needed to become a true pilot in command. N571JA is a full IFR certified aircraft with Nav, Com, GPS, Transponder and displayed on two large displays.

The Cessna Skyhawk is the ultimate training aircraft and the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built. With the Garmin G1000, it delivers an intuitive cockpit experience matched with a highly durable air-frame with forgiving flying characteristics. This superior platform is ideally suited to learn the skills needed to become a true pilot in command. N572JA is a full IFR certified aircraft with Nav, Com, GPS, Transponder and displayed on two large displays.

Side-by-side two seat, high wing, tricycle gear, strut braced single engine light sport aircraft built by the Cessna Aircraft Company. Avionics features the “all glass” Garmin G300 system with nav, com, GPS, transponder and large multi-function and pilot displays.

If any aircraft screams "Prime Condition Aircraft" (PCA) .... This is the one! One-of-a-kind A36 Bonanza with low total time and engine time, the latest in Garmin digital avionics, tip tanks and beautifully matched cosmetics.

Aircraft Photos

Equipment Specifications

Year

1991

Manufacturer

Beechcraft

Model

A36 Bonanza

Price

$349,000

Location

Aurora, Illinois

Condition

Used

Serial Number

E2663

Registration Number

82B

Total Time

1272 Hours

Number Of Seats

6

Description

If any aircraft screams “Prime Condition Aircraft” (PCA) …. This is the one! One-of-a-kind A36 Bonanza with low total time and engine time, the latest in Garmin digital avionics, tip tanks and beautifully matched cosmetics.Airframe:
1272 Hours

Aircraft Logs (PDF)

]]>http://jaair.com/1991-beechcraft-a36-bonanza/feed/01976 Cessna 172 (180hp)http://jaair.com/1978-cessna-172-180hp/
http://jaair.com/1978-cessna-172-180hp/#respondThu, 28 Aug 2014 04:19:23 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=7349One-of-a-kind Cessna Skyhawk with low total time and engine time, the latest in Garmin digital avionics and beautiful interior. New Paint included in price!

Fully loaded Turbo Stationair with meticulous maintenance by a Cessna Service Center. Hangared since new. Never been on floats. 980 hours since new with 12 hours since a top overhaul using factory new cylinder kits

Total Time - 980 hours
Engine Time - 980 hours (12 hours since new cylinders)

Fully loaded Turbo Stationair with meticulous maintenance by a Cessna Service Center. Hangared since new. Never been on floats. 980 hours since new with 12 hours since a top overhaul using factory new cylinder kits.Airframe: 980 hours

Inspection Status: • All AD’s up to Date • Cessna Service Center Maintained • 6 New Cylinders/Pistons at Recent Top • Oil Analysis @ every Oil Change • IFR Current • Logbooks Available in .PDF upon Request Verification of specifications remain the responsibility of the purchaser. All aircraft are subject to prior change or removal from the market.

]]>http://jaair.com/2010-cessna-skycatcher-2/feed/0JAFT to Host Sun’n Fun Fly-Outhttp://jaair.com/jaft-host-sunn-fun-fly/
http://jaair.com/jaft-host-sunn-fun-fly/#respondThu, 27 Feb 2014 00:14:41 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6706TO ALL PILOTS AND STUDENT PILOTS, Join Us in Lakeland Florida Join us for our first annual fly out toLakeland, Florida for Sun ’N Fun. Sun ’N Fun is scheduled to start April 1 and end April 6. We look forward to having a great time in Sunny Central Florida. We are looking to fly out... Read More

Join us for our first annual fly out toLakeland, Florida for Sun ’N Fun. Sun ’N Fun is scheduled to start April 1 and end April 6. We look forward to having a great time in Sunny Central Florida. We are looking to fly out Thursday and come back on Monday. This is a great opportunity for all pilots to get some great experience in cross country flying. We are looking for two pilots per aircraft with an instructor. Build valuable cross country IFR flight time. This trip is roughly 9 hours each way and will provide you experience in some of the busiest airspace in the country, as we pass around Atlanta and into the Orlando airspace.

There will be a sign up sheet for this trip at the flight school as well as a deposit. We look forward to having a fun trip to Sun ’N Fun and many other trips in the future. If you have any suggestions on future trip destinations please feel free to let us know, it could be day trips for $100 hamburgers or weekend trips.

]]>http://jaair.com/jaft-host-sunn-fun-fly/feed/0208 Camera Installhttp://jaair.com/208-camera-install/
http://jaair.com/208-camera-install/#respondThu, 27 Feb 2014 00:04:15 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6587JA has long owned the STC for camera hole installations on the Cessna 208. We are starting another install and from week to week, we will post the changes to the airframe as they happen. Check with us weekly as we watch this commuter 208 morph into a camera bird capable of aerial mapping, ISR,... Read More

]]>JA has long owned the STC for camera hole installations on the Cessna 208. We are starting another install and from week to week, we will post the changes to the airframe as they happen. Check with us weekly as we watch this commuter 208 morph into a camera bird capable of aerial mapping, ISR, and a host of other missions.

Next to the airframe we have an easel with a plan overview of the project.

Paperwork and CAD drawings.

Kyle works on removing rivets from the interior floor.

Rivets have already been removed from the belly and clecos have been put in place to hold the skin together.

Kyle is working with the floor template getting ready for the initial cut into the floor and belly.

]]>http://jaair.com/sky-haven-tee-hangar-sale-lease/feed/0Sales Tax Changes for Charter Aircraft in Illinoishttp://jaair.com/sales-tax-changes-charter-aircraft-illinois/
http://jaair.com/sales-tax-changes-charter-aircraft-illinois/#respondFri, 31 Jan 2014 02:43:30 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6387 Starting January 1, 2014 the state of Illinois has changed the rules for owners wishing to place their aircraft into a charter operation in order to avoid paying the states sales tax on the purchase of an aircraft. The Rolling Stock Exemption prior to this year has used a “regular and frequent” guidelines to determine... Read More

Starting January 1, 2014 the state of Illinois has changed the rules for owners wishing to place their aircraft into a charter operation in order to avoid paying the states sales tax on the purchase of an aircraft. The Rolling Stock Exemption prior to this year has used a “regular and frequent” guidelines to determine charter use and has been , at times, a point of contention for owners because the guidelines were not clearly defined. Past rulings had allowed charter usage to dip as low as 25% and still qualify for the Rolling Stock Exemption. A text of this new law can be seen on the state’s web site at the following link:

Please keep in mind that this rule only applies to aircraft acquired on or after 1/1/14. All aircraft purchased prior to this year fall under the old rules. As with all tax law changes we advise that you consult with your tax advisor for the handling of your personal taxes. However, JA is committed to providing the best possible charter management scenarios to our customers and have suggestions that may work to avoid paying the state sales tax. Feel free to call or email me to discuss how this may effect your future purchase: sfank@jaair.com

]]>http://jaair.com/sales-tax-changes-charter-aircraft-illinois/feed/0Weekly Ground Schoolhttp://jaair.com/weekly-ground-school/
http://jaair.com/weekly-ground-school/#respondTue, 28 Jan 2014 03:35:05 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6523You are getting closer to your written and practical exams with the FAA and you don’t feel quite comfortable with the whole process yet. Are you alone? Absolutely not. There are many of us out there that desire guidance and training as we work towards our goal. JA Flight Training will be holding a weekly... Read More

]]>You are getting closer to your written and practical exams with the FAA and you don’t feel quite comfortable with the whole process yet. Are you alone? Absolutely not. There are many of us out there that desire guidance and training as we work towards our goal. JA Flight Training will be holding a weekly ground school that will cover a variety of topics to help our fellow pilots prepare for the computerized and practical exams for the Sport, Private, and Instrument pilot. Meeting time will be at 6:30 pm and it will run until 8:00 pm on Wednesdays. For further information, please contact Carrie or Jim in the flight school.

]]>http://jaair.com/weekly-ground-school/feed/0J.A.F.T To Lead A Group Flight To Key Westhttp://jaair.com/j-f-t-lead-group-flight-key-west/
http://jaair.com/j-f-t-lead-group-flight-key-west/#respondSat, 25 Jan 2014 00:25:46 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6516Sick of the Cold? Sick of the Snow? Join J.A. Flight Training on a Group Flight Adventure to Key West, FL Feb. 14th-17th. Ride in one of our rental aircraft or tag along in your aircraft. We plan on offering our two G1000 Skyhawks and both Seminoles for the journey. Stay tuned for forthcoming planning sessions and information... Read More

Sick of the Cold? Sick of the Snow?

Join J.A. Flight Training on a Group Flight Adventure to Key West, FL Feb. 14th-17th. Ride in one of our rental aircraft or tag along in your aircraft. We plan on offering our two G1000 Skyhawks and both Seminoles for the journey.

Aircraft Photos

]]>http://jaair.com/2002-cessna-grand-caravan/feed/0Winter Special: Discounted Redbird FMX Sim Rateshttp://jaair.com/winter-special-discounted-redbird-fmx-sim-rates/
http://jaair.com/winter-special-discounted-redbird-fmx-sim-rates/#respondThu, 23 Jan 2014 02:52:42 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6488Happy 2014! JA Flight Training would like everyone to start 2014 on a “high” note, but since Mother Nature isn’t always so accomodating, we thought we would offer you this Simulator Special so you can come in, shake off the cold and get back to the business of. To schedule a time-slot, Click Here or call 630.549.2152.

Happy 2014! JA Flight Training would like everyone to start 2014 on a “high” note, but since Mother Nature isn’t always so accomodating, we thought we would offer you this Simulator Special so you can come in, shake off the cold and get back to the business of. To schedule a time-slot, Click Here or call 630.549.2152.

]]>http://jaair.com/winter-special-discounted-redbird-fmx-sim-rates/feed/0JA Flight Training Becomes Local Chapter for IMC Clubhttp://jaair.com/ja-flight-training-becomes-local-chapter-imc-club/
http://jaair.com/ja-flight-training-becomes-local-chapter-imc-club/#respondSat, 18 Jan 2014 03:17:41 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6479JA Flight training will be hosting monthly meetings for the IMC Club. The IMC Club was designed as a mentor program. This club will be going over various scenarios developed for the instrument pilot to help maintain proficiency. The IMC club is non-for profit organization based out of Massachusetts. How many times after our Instrument... Read More

]]>JA Flight training will be hosting monthly meetings for the IMC Club. The IMC Club was designed as a mentor program. This club will be going over various scenarios developed for the instrument pilot to help maintain proficiency. The IMC club is non-for profit organization based out of Massachusetts.

How many times after our Instrument Ride do we actually fly approaches down to minimums? How many fly IMC during the winter months when we have icing? Participation in this club will help maintain that proficiency. For a nominal fee you can join the club and those proceeds go directly the non for profit IMC Club. During the monthly meeting, a scenario will be presented and discussed. For an additional fee, that exact scenario will can be flown in our Redbird simulator. The scenarios are going to be real world from actual flights of various outcomes.

Our first event will be on February 18th 2014 here at the flight training facility. You can get WINGS credit for this event. Contact our flight training staff or sign up on the FAA WINGS website.

Our next event is posted on the FAA website for March 11th. We hope to see you there.

]]>http://jaair.com/ja-flight-training-becomes-local-chapter-imc-club/feed/0Garmin Releases GPS Based Camerahttp://jaair.com/garmin-releases-gps-based-camera/
http://jaair.com/garmin-releases-gps-based-camera/#respondSat, 18 Jan 2014 02:57:28 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6364 Go-Pro Goes on Notice. This month we introduce Garmin’s new HD camera. It is an interactive sports camera that we can adapt to aviation much like the Go-Pro Series camera. This camera can record video in different resolutions while taking still images. Still images can be one off or time lapse images to... Read More

This month we introduce Garmin’s new HD camera. It is an interactive sports camera that we can adapt to aviation much like the Go-Pro Series camera. This camera can record video in different resolutions while taking still images. Still images can be one off or time lapse images to show motion. The lens has a ultra wide viewing angle and is waterproof for you flat plane pilots out there. It is interactive with iPad and iPhone over a Wi-Fi connection. Take stunning HD video and pictures of your flight. This camera is very intuitive and coupled with a iDevice, all your settings can be controlled remotely. Here are a few of the features. . .

Why not share some of your flying experiences with your friends? This unit is hands free when you use a mount. Using the iPhone, the unit is very intuitive for turning on and off. Once you bring the unit home, you can view with the Garmin editing software and the Garmin VIRB Elite where you have been.

Some of the feature of the Elite is an accelerometer, altimeter, and GPS. You have the ability to connect to some of Garmin’s lifestyle products to track heart rate and temperature sensors. Your camera can be viewed and controlled through the Garmin Pilot App on your iOS device. One of the first things I noticed when handling the camera is that it has a solid and substantial feel. This unit has a very rugged/bush pilot feel to it. There are no open slots on the camera to allow the elements in. Everything is sealed with gaskets. You can move the gaskets out of the way to access the various recharging and sim card ports. Even the lens is encased to remove the possibility of fogging and damage to the lens. The camera is a bit larger and heavier than the GoPro, This extra heft is a plus in the VIRB as this will help reduce vibration within the image.

Garmin has an adapter for the GoPro mounts and will be out with their own proprietary mounts in the future.

If you want to take video of an entire flight, this is the camera to have. Battery life is up to 3 hours of HD video recording. Your typical GoPro will last approximately an hour. if three hours is simply not enough, you can plug into the the USB cable and record until memory runs out. In my case I had the ability to run for 7 hours.

Recently I took this camera out for a flight. I was impressed with all the different features available through the iOS device and the ease of navigation. If you want to operate the camera without an app, you have that option available as well. Early this year a specific remote will be made available to the consumer.

]]>http://jaair.com/garmin-releases-gps-based-camera/feed/0Cessna 421 Window Replacementhttp://jaair.com/cessna-421-window-replacement/
http://jaair.com/cessna-421-window-replacement/#respondSat, 18 Jan 2014 02:56:25 +0000http://jaair.com/?p=6477After many years of operational service on windows, eventually they will need to be replaced due to hazing or cracking. Some are even life limited and have to be replaced at a given number of cycles. On this recent project we are replacing the windshield of a Cessna 421 that is kept with us on... Read More

]]>After many years of operational service on windows, eventually they will need to be replaced due to hazing or cracking. Some are even life limited and have to be replaced at a given number of cycles. On this recent project we are replacing the windshield of a Cessna 421 that is kept with us on a regular basis. What I though to be a simple pull and replace gets more involved. This particular airframe is switching from a DC heated windshield to an AC system. I figured that it would be a simple addition of an inverter. Apparently it involves some new switching and wiring as well. Removal of the windshield was further complicated by the requirement of removing all the avioncs from the aircraft. Stick with us to see this project to the finish.